Kılıçdaroğlu and İmamoğlu’s Meeting
Title: CHP Chairman Kılıçdaroğlu Chairs Mayors Meeting, Excluding Bolu Mayor Tanju Özcan
Date: July 22, 2023
In a recent development, CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu chaired a highly anticipated ‘Mayors Meeting’ at the party headquarters. The meeting was convened following the controversial online meeting that stirred up controversy within the party. Notably, Bolu Mayor Tanju Özcan was notably absent from the gathering as he faces potential expulsion after being referred to the High Disciplinary Board.
The Mayors Meeting saw the presence of prominent figures such as Istanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and Ankara Metropolitan Mayor Mansur Yavaş, alongside other metropolitan mayors. The event marked the first face-to-face interaction between Kılıçdaroğlu and İmamoğlu since the online meeting controversy took place.
Upon entering the hall, Kılıçdaroğlu exchanged handshakes with İmamoğlu. This gesture demonstrated their willingness to put aside any differences and work towards the betterment of the party.
During the meeting, Kılıçdaroğlu, İmamoğlu, and other mayors delivered speeches expressing their views. Discussions revolved around evaluating the results of the recent General Elections for the President and the 28th Term Parliamentary Election. Additionally, preparations for the upcoming local election process, scheduled for March 31, 2024, were also discussed.
Earlier, Adana Mayor Zeydan Karalar expressed optimism about the future, stating that the party will overcome all challenges. He emphasized that the CHP will continue to be the leader in overcoming obstacles in Turkey.
Alongside the Mayors Meeting, a data leak from CHP was also reported recently. The leaked information has raised concerns within the party. It is expected that the party will address this issue promptly to ensure the security and integrity of its data.
The Mayors Meeting holds significance for the CHP as it seeks to restore unity and focus on its goals. The party aims to strengthen its position ahead of the upcoming local elections and solidify its role as a leading political force in Turkey.
